Janet Sharp

Janet Sharp, 83, of Kansas City, Mo. formerly of Shawnee passed away Oct. 31, 2008.

Janet was born May 5, 1925 in Port Washington, NY to Walter and Mary Liveright Ross.She was a graduate of George Madison University in West Virginia. And was united in marriage to her husband of 41 years, Newell Sharp.

Janet devoted a lot of her time to volunteer work, including time with the Shawnee Mission School District. She was a proud member of the Hillcrest and Community Christian Churches Choir, singing soprano.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents and husband Newell, also by a granddaughter Nicki Smith in 1993.

She is survived by her son Jim Sharp and wife Jackie, by her grandchildren; Jana Green and husband Rusty, Missy Lamons and husband Jason, Mike Sharp and fiancé Jenny, Deanna & Renee Sharp. By four great grandchildren; Ronnie & Brooklyn Green and Rese & Maggie Lamons. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Tubbs and her husband Fred of Delmar, NY, and by many other family members and friends.

Memorial donations in Janet's memory may be made in lieu of flowers to Good Shepherd Hospice.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Services will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. A Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 PM also at the funeral home.